For the first time in the history of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 2 women will receive the Citizen of the Year Award. Mrs. Dottie Burnett and Mrs. June Fee were chosen for the honor from among 10 nominees.
In honor of the high school marching band traveling to Newcastle, Australia, a film crew from "Down Under" arrived in Arcadia to shoot scenes around the city. Mayor Don Pellegrino served as tour guide. A second article tells of the preparations made by Jack and Barbara Saelid, and numerous others, as the Saelids prepare to lead 164 teenagers and chaperones plus 30 others on the trip to Australia.
Business woman Monty Lindsey, a community leader and active volunteer, was selected in late January as the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. She is profiled.
Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year by Chamber of Commerce. He is Arcadia City Clerk and founder of the Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Memorial.
Jim Helms and Kelvin Mason were named Citizens of the year for 1978 by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Article gives a brief sketch of community service of both recipients.
Marilyn Morrison, community relations director for Methodist Hospital, and John Joseph, chairman of the Senior Citizens Commission have been named Arcadia Citizens of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce.
Catherine Mundy and Lyle Cunningham received Citizen of the Year awards at the 67th annual dinner dance of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Article gives sketches of their community services.
Photo is similar to #747. Mr. Jim Helms is shown at microphone while awarding Chairmen. Those clearly in view are: Carla Maggio (white dress); and, Jean Cope at extreme right.
Mayor Mary Young has been named the Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year for her 40 years as a concerned civic leader, involved community volunteer and business woman.